Robin L. Schmid

Robin L. Schmid

also known as Robin Koutchak

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Sitka, AK
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1302 Sawmill Creek #34, Sitka, AK

About Robin

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 31 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Emeritus

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Robin Schmid

1302 Sawmill Creek #34, Sitka, AK, 99835

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Robin L. Schmid's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Rory | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awesome, blunt, caring

Robin was my attorney in 2011 and 2012 she was amazing at first we really didnt get along but within a month or so I realized she was the best thing that could have happened to me I went to her office one morning just to chat and 2 hours later I finally left we shared laughs and story's and went over... the case on a personal and business level. She showed me she really does care and that I was not just a number I would hire her again in a heartbeat

Robin Schmid

Replied last April 12, 2018

Thank you Rory! Life can be a struggle and I can empathize, for sure. My best to you always ~ thank you.

Posted by Robert | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Robin #1 lawyer in Alaska

If you need a lawyer Ronin is the best one in Alaska, Slam Dunk is the saying lawyers use when a big case is won. Robin did that for me ,Thank you Robin

Robin Schmid

Replied last April 11, 2018

This was a two week trial in rural Alaska that I won for my client. It did turn into a slam dunk and the prosecutor who lost has held it against me ever since! They key is to investigate and focus on every detail. Having the trust and cooperation of a good client always helps.

Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing lawyer who goes the extra mile.

My experience with working with Robin can be summarized in three words: "professional, resourceful and successful." In searching for a lawyer, Ms. Schmid stood out to me the most in that, rather than by beating the bush with gray areas and maybes, she was very upfront with a lot of the topics regardi...ng my situation. My questions were answered thoroughly and my fears were either rationalized or diminished thanks to her extensive knowledge and experience. I hired Robin to help me combat a false-rape allegation, during which, I suffered from severe anxiety and depression. It was one of those "you are guilty til proven innocent" topics which made it very hard to reach out to anyone for help. My previous experiences with lawyers in regards to this have been very cutthroat and robotic but Robin is definitely a diamond in the rough. She was very kind but also firm and helped me fight the legal battle as well as the demons that plagued me during that trying time. She definitely took the time to reach out to me, and made me understand why something like this would happen and helped me calm down in order to prevent myself from making a mistake during the case; something that other lawyers are severely lacking in my opinion. Do not mistake that kindness for something that will hinder her however, Ms Schmid is very fierce and will not hesitate to utilize all of her vast resources to guarantee you that you're getting your money's worth. She used her connections to get the case dropped before it even got any steam rolling, and ultimately I was able to get off without a blemish on my record. I was fortunate enough to have found someone like her in the area because despite her humble set up, she is one of the most qualified and resourceful lawyers in the entirety of Alaska. She was a pleasure to work with who would work the extra mile for you and guarantee the best experience you can ask for.

Robin Schmid

Replied last April 6, 2018

I am truly humbled. False accusations are one of the reasons I went to law school over 30 years ago. This client made the job easier because he kept a solid record of his social media and messages and he took my advice. Thank you so much.

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Robin L. Schmid's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Bruce

Government lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Robin was my client when she served as the City Attorney for the City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska. Robin was delightful personally, and smart, well-informed, thoughtful, and an assertive and insightful advocate. It was my privilege to work with her and I endorse and recommend her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Robin Schmid

2009 - 2011

Assistant Attorney General, State Of Alaska Department Of Law

2007 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, State of Alaska

1993 - 2005

Adjunct Professor, State of Alaska

Associations

National College of DUI Defense

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Haskins v. Municipality of Anchorage, 22 P.3d 31 (Alaska App. 2001)

Conviction was overturned. Case was dismissed.

Roach v. Caudle, 954 P.2d 1039 (Alaska 1998)

Lower court overturned and case remanded back to lower court.

Perrson-Mokvist v. Vaughn, Redington, Anderson, et. al. 942 P.2d 1154 (Alaska 1994)

Trial victory confirmed

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Education

1989

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Western Michigan University

B.S.

Languages

English

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